Farm talk

As a result of some intensive DIY, and it being Steve's turn (sanding down the bathroom walls and woodwork in preparation for painting) Jen and I took the boys out for the day.  After some discussion and some googling we decided on "Down at the farm" in Houghton-le-Spring, 30 mins drive away - that is 30 minutes unless you leave the sat nav in the hands of a novice  (and you know what I'm talking about Jennifer Sarah!!).  It was cool and grey when we left home, courtesy of the sea fret that had descended upon Whitley Bay the day before, but by the time we reached the farm it was lovely - sunny and warm.

The kids were very excited the minute we arrived and the extent of the vehicle rides were revealed!

Sam LOVED the quad bikes (for age 6 and over)

"When I grow up I'm going to be a farmer"

Ha Hah!

Barrel train ride

Tractor crew

"Its sniffing me"

Farmer Jen and her 2 farm hands

I really am enjoying myself, honest!

Just milking a cow...

Bunny!

Fire engine rides!!

We had a picnic, went on a tractor ride and the kids tried out the jumping pillow (SO cool!).  The kids had a little cuddle with a bunny and Sam and I went in the haunted house (eeeeeeek, really rather scary in parts... and ridiculous in others!!).  We saw some birds of prey, including Bones the vulture, went on the inflatables and the Octopus and saw lots of animals, including baby lambs (ahhhhh).

All in all, a fun day, with great company (thanks Jen).